Welcome to Dargaville Museum Te Whare Taonga o Tunatahi

Opening in 1985, the Dargaville Museum Te Whare Taonga Tuna Tahi has continued to grow over the years to become a fascinating must see attraction when visiting Dargaville. Located in Harding Park with its magnificent views overlooking the district and the Northern Wairoa river, the Museum now has 1800 square metres of exhibition space.

Our stories tell of how the district has developed through the years, from the 16 metre long pre-European Maori Waka through to the replica gumdiggers camp, from shipwreck relics recovered from the coast to the masts of the ill-fated Greenpeace protest ship Rainbow Warrior. The Museum provides a number of outstanding displays to interest the whole family.

View a video then explore the exhibitions, which include our Pioneer hall, the Gumdiggers hall, the Maritime hall, our Private Collectors collections, the Music hall which includes a stunning collection of Accordions and the Maori hall with the pre-european waka and Huia Bird.

Archives and Genealogy: The research department can trace families or local history. Appointments can be made to study locally-kept records and family history or email your request to darg.museum@xtra.co.nz

Gift Shop: Looking for a special gift – the Museum shop has a good of range NZ souvenirs, local photography and NZ books on NZ history, local history shipping flora and fauna and children books.